Invacare BAR750 Owners Manual - Page 16

SECTION 2-OPERATION Raising and Lowering the Head and Foot Sections NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.2. 1. To raise the head of the bed, press the Head UP button. 2. To lower the head of the bed, press the Head DOWN button. 3. To raise the foot of the bed, press the Foot UP button. 4. To lower the foot of the bed, press the Foot DOWN button. Head UP Button Foot UP Button Head DOWN Button Foot DOWN Button Upright Back Position (Fowler) FIGURE 2.2 Raising and Lowering the Head and Foot Sections ƽ WARNING Before operating the backrest ALWAYS ensure that casters are locked. Otherwise an accident or injury may occur. 1. Raise the head section to Fowler position. Refer to Raising and Lowering the Head and Foot Sections. NOTE: The backrest stops at any angle between five degrees (horizontal) position and an upright position of about 60 degrees. Steering the Bed NOTE: The bed can be steered in two modes, with the steering locked or with all four casters able to move independently. The two casters on the head end are the "steer" control type. Locking the Casters NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.3 on page 17. NOTE: The steering lock function allows you to easily steer the bed in a straight line. 1. Lower the bed to the lowest postion. Refer to Operating Bariatric Bed on page 15. 2. At the head end of the bed, step down on the front of either caster pedal until it clicks. NOTE: DO NOT lock the other steering caster. BAR750 16 Part No 1143215